Earthquake Protection

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  Turkey Bans Layoffs, Offers Salary Support In Quake-Hit Cities

  Turkey launched a temporary wage support scheme and banned layoffs in 10 cities on Wednesday to protect workers and businesses from the financial impact of the massive earthquakes that hit the south of the country earlier this month.

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  Medical Equipment Worth Over Rs 7 Crore Sent To Turkey, Syria: India

  India has sent emergency relief material comprising life-saving medicines, protective items and critical care equipment valued at over Rs 7 crore to quake-hit Turkiye and Syria, the Union Health Ministry said today.

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  Video: How Nurses At Turkey Hospital Protected Newborns When Earth Shook

  A video of two Turkish nurses going out of their way to protect infants during the 7.7 magnitude earthquake has surfaced online.

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  Moving Photo Shows 7-Year-Old Girl Shielding Brother Under Rubble In Syria

  Both the siblings stayed under the rubble for 17 hours and made it out safely.

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  As Earthquakes Affect Parts Of North India: Here's How To Protect Yourself & Your Family During An Earthquake

  Continue reading this article to understand the protective measures you are supposed to take in order to keep yourself and your family safe during an earthquake.

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  Haiti Earthquake Death Count Rises To 2,189: Official

  The death count from the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti over the weekend rose by almost 250 on Wednesday to 2,189, the Caribbean nation's civil protection agency said.

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  Haiti Earthquake Death Count Rises To 1,941: Officials

  The death toll from a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti has risen to 1,941, the Caribbean nation's civil protection agency said Tuesday, as a tropical storm brought torrential downpours on survivors already coping with catastrophe.

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  Death Count In Massive Haiti Earthquake Rises To Over 1,400: Officials

  The preliminary count of the 7.2 magnitude quake that struck southwestern Haiti rose Monday to 1,419 dead and more than 6,900 injured, according to the country's civil protection agency.

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  At Least 6 Killed As Magnitude 8.1 Earthquake Rocks Mexico; Small Tsunami Triggered

  An earthquake of magnitude 8.1 struck off the southern coast of Mexico late on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, killing at least six people and triggering small tsunami waves but no major destruction.

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  'Invisibility Cloaks' May Protect Buildings From Earthquakes

  Scientists are developing large structures inspired by 'cloaking' materials for sound and light, which may be used to protect buildings from earthquakes.

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  No Reports Of Fatalities In New Italy Earthquake: Civil Protection Chief

  No fatalities have been reported in the powerful 6.6-magnitude quake that struck central Italy on Sunday, said Fabrizio Curcio, head of the national civil protection agency.

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  Italy Earthquake Brings Down Numerous Buildings: Officials

  A powerful earthquake brought down numerous buildings across central Italy on Sunday and emergency services were checking to see if there were any casualties, civil protection authorities said.

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  Number Of Dead In Italy Earthquake Rises To 247: Official

  The number of dead in the powerful earthquake in central Italy climbed to at least 247 today, the country's civil protection agency said.

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  Italy Quake Leaves 73 Dead: Officials

  A powerful earthquake that struck central Italy on Wednesday has left at least 73 people dead, the country's civil protection unit said.

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  At Least 38 Dead In Italy Earthquake: Civil Protection Department

  At least 38 people died in a powerful earthquake that hit central Italy early on Wednesday, a spokeswoman for the civil protection department said.